AboutPat G Expertise I can help women with the consideration of their decision, and with resources, and I can share my own experiences as the mother of seven and grandmother of six. My approach is to show love and concern, and help women work through the issues, emotional, spiritual, practical. I also help women deal with boyfriend and family issues.
Experience I have been working with women who are considering abortion for several years. I also work with women who have had abortions. Our family has also experienced adoption, so I can talk about that as well.
Education/Credentials I am mostly self-taught. I also studied midwifery for awhile. I have spent years doing research on this topic. In fact, I have been doing research and working in this area since the early 1970's. I have been helping women online for a few years, under the guidance of a woman who was formally training in counseling.
Expert: Pat G Date: 5/5/2008 Subject: Could I still be pregnant?
Question QUESTION: Hi Dr. I had a medical abortion done 5 days ago. (vacuum). Back then I was just 4 weeks pregnant I'm afraid the procedure did not work. Plus I did a home test today and was positive. Also, my breast hurts a lot! The only thing the changed was the peeing part.. I do not have to go that often. Can you please tell me what are my chances to still be pregnant!??
ANSWER: Hi, Judy,
First of all, I'm not a doctor. Secondly, a medical abortion involves taking pills and takes several days. Vacuum involves a physical removal of material, done in a clinic, office, or whatever, and takes a few minutes. Or if the taking of pills doesn't work, you might get a followup of surgical abortion (vacuum). Abortion disrupts a woman's hormones. But it's only been five days, and that doesn't mean that you wouldn't still have high enough levels, sufficient to give a positive reading on a test, along with sore breasts, as before. On the other hand, the weight could simply have shifted, which would account for your not having to pee as often. You are asking questions about your own body, and no one can answer such questions over the internet, not even a doctor. So either wait and see, or go to a doctor and let him figure out what has happened.
Feel free to ask additional questions. I don't know if I can answer them, but I'll try.
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QUESTION: Good Morning!
Thank you SO MUCH for your prompt answer. I'm so sorry if I confuse you, but i'm new at this stuff.. So let me tell you that what I did was at a Dr. office and yes it was the vacuum procedure. And you're wright it has been just 5 days.. So maybe that's why I sill feel all those symptoms. I would like to ask one last thing.. Have you ever known of someone who have done this procedure and has failed (still pregnant after vacuum, maybe?..). Thank you very much!
ANSWER: Hi, Judy,
You're very welcome.
It is possible to still be pregnant. Your abortion was done very early, and it is easy to miss the baby because she or he is so small. They won't usually even do one this early for that reason. I don't recall that I have personally talked to someone this happened to, but I know of such situations.
What do you think you will do if you discover you are still pregnant?
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QUESTION: I see.. Well I've suffered so much for this last 5 days that if it happens I'm still pregnant, I promised God I wouldn't do anything to interrupt the pregnancy. Not at this point. The thing is that I'm 33, have 4 kids, (1 girl, 3 boys). The little one is 8, and de oldest 15. That's why I couldn't picture myself with another child, even though I'm married to the same guy for 15 years. On the other hand I have Christian backgrounds, and I've been continuously attending to a Christian church for about a year. I believe in God, and I've been asking for his forgiving for all this days.. In conclusion, no I would not do abortion again. If by any chance I'm still pregnant I would let you know..
PS: Can I know your name, or atleast if you are Male or Female?.. Thanks!
Answer Hi, Judy,
I can see that having a new baby would be a bit of an adjustment, although you would have plenty of help!
My name is Pat, and I'm female. :)
Since you have sincerely repented and asked for forgiveness, please know God has assured us we are forgiven, because Jesus died for your sin, and mine. It has been paid for. We can hope and pray your child has been spared, but if not, please know that she or he is in Jesus' arms. If you need to talk further about this, I am here for you. And you are welcome.
